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Finding the Third Proportional to 461,838 and 690,907.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 461,838 and 690,907.50 is: 1,033,594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,838 : 690,907.50 = 690,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,838/690,907.50 = 690,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,838x = 690,907.50 × 690,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,838x = 477,353,173,556.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,353,173,556.25/461,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033,594.41

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